SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Namibia?
Regulatory Authority
Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Mobile Telecoms Ltd
Telecom Namibia
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Namibia
Namibia’s telecom sector is dominated by MTC (Mobile Telecommunications Ltd) with around 82% market share, followed by Telecom Namibia (TN Mobile) at 18% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Namibia - An Overview
Country Code | NA |
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Region | Middle East & Africa |
Capital | Windhoek |
Currency | Namibian Dollar |
Language | English |
Calling Code | +264 |
MCC | 649 |
Mobile Number Portability | No |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Namibia’s telecom regulator, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), to send SMS legally. Separate rules apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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